CONFLICTED Africa Through Muslim Eyes
Jul 17, 2024
Delving into Africa's Islamic heritage, the podcast explores jihadists' perspectives, Zangeh rebellion fallout, historical trade, and current geopolitics. Unveiling conflicts from piracy to terrorism, it discusses the influence of global powers and the future of Africa amidst international influences.
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Aimen Dean's Africa Visits
- Aimen Dean never visited Africa during his time in Al-Qaeda.
- He later visited East Africa frequently for business.
Early Islamic View of Africa
- Early Islamic texts refer to North Africa as "Africa," not sub-Saharan Africa.
- Sub-Saharan Africans were often referred to as "Habashi" or Abyssinian.
Historical Connections
- Human migration out of Africa likely occurred via the Middle East.
- The Middle East and the Horn of Africa have always been closely connected.